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R260 FAA

1997 Hyundai H100

White Diesel 2476cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,687 mi
Last recorded102,687 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Hyundai H100100,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 FAA
MakeHyundai
ModelH100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,476cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 102,687 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front step and arch corroded and holed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front step and arch corroded and holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front inner/outer sill and wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside rear lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 30 Sep 2024 101,706 miles

Both front inner arches corroded and holed

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside compliance bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf Springs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front step corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front step corroded and holed

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring Mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and Outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

both front and rear outer sills corroded

nearside front step, sill and arch corroded

offside front step, sill and arch corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

reverse lamps not working

Fail 16 Oct 2023 100,292 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch and inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both front and rear outer sills corroded

nearside front step, sill and arch corroded

offside front step, sill and arch corroded

rear leaf spring corroded

reverse lamps not working

Pass 19 Oct 2022 98,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all (5.3.2 (c))

nearside front sill, step and arch corroded

offside front sill, step and arch corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2021 96,444 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Front nearside and offside wings and door steps corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 94,647 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle very rusty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 91,349 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 91,314 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,760 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 87,671 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,213 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 77,265 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 73,733 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,439 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 70,439 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,137 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,942 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 63,845 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 61,665 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 61,081 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 57,798 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 54,532 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 51,252 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Oct 2007 51,239 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Oct 2006 48,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 45,241 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

How Reliable is the Hyundai H100?

Based on 38,566 MOT tests across 4,041 vehicles.

65.3%
Pass Rate
5,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,041
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,602
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,572
fog lamp not working 2,043
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,661
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,605
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R260 FAA is a 1997 Hyundai H100 in White with a 2,476cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Hyundai H100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 100,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Hyundai H100 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,602 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R260 FAA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Hyundai H100 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Hyundai H100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R260 FAA is a 1997 Hyundai H100, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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